Backyard Batting Cage in San Tan Valley, AZ

A well-equipped backyard batting cage in San Tan Valley, AZ is exactly the kind of setup every hitter wishes they had at home — and JJ Janack's is one of the best-stocked around. Machine, mound, lights, and lessons: it's a complete little training ground tucked into the backyard.

The cage

This is a 65-foot outdoor cage, 12 feet wide and 10 feet tall, running $30/hour. It comes with a baseball pitching machine, an L-screen, a batting tee, and a baseball bullpen mound, plus both baseballs and softballs on hand, so you can walk in and start hitting without hauling your own gear. LED lighting keeps sessions going long after dark, and there's on-site parking and a dedicated seating area for anyone tagging along. Want to get more out of your time? A private lesson is available as a $30 add-on.

Who it's for

With room for up to eight guests, a pitching machine, and a real bullpen mound, the cage works for solo hitters grinding out reps, small groups splitting cage time, and pitchers who want live mound work rather than flat-ground throwing. The mix of baseballs and softballs on site means both baseball and softball players are fully covered, and the lesson add-on turns any session into focused coaching.

The host

JJ lets the setup do the talking — a fully equipped cage with a machine, mound, and lights, plus the option to add a coaching session. It's the kind of place a host builds because they take their own hitting seriously and want others to have the same access to quality reps close to home.

What hitters say

"Great set up. Awesome host. Will be returning soon" — Remy

Good to know

It's an outdoor, uncovered cage, so plan around the weather — though the LED lighting extends the window well into the evening for after-work or after-practice sessions. House rules are clear: no alcohol, no smoking, no cleats, and no glass. Parking and seating are on site, making it easy to bring a parent or a partner to feed the machine.